Lewis Lawson

Infrastructure / Transportation On Mayor Lawson’s watch, Victorian Square got an upgrade. The city helped pave the way for improvements to the plaza surrounding the Nugget Event Center, the Square’s outdoor concert hot spot. Additions like better lighting ensure a safe and enjoyable place for Sparks celebrations. Infrastructure / Transportation On Mayor Lawson’s watch, the city maintains facilities for a broad assortment of youth and adult sports. Safe, clean soccer fields and a little league park top the list. Aquatics classes at the Alf Sorensen community pool include H20 Fitness for seniors. Infrastructure / Transportation Mayor Lawson has consistently advocated building a “Northeast Connector” – an alternate route from Spanish Springs to USA Parkway. He is committed to working with state and federal transportation agencies until a plan is approved and funded. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Smart use of technology is a boon to Sparks police. Mayor Lawson has encouraged automation for time-intensive law enforcement tasks like traffic accident investigations. Drones can quickly assess crimes-in-progress from above, prompting faster and safer deployment of officers. Innovation saves time and money. Infrastructure / Transportation Under Mayor Lawson, City Hall never forgets the basics. Plowing snow, sealing cracks in the road, and clearing storm drains. Stripes are repainted and signage replaced. Roadway is resurfaced. These simple duties are the foundation for quick and safe travel. Infrastructure / Transportation Mayor Lawson sees traffic management as key to the city’s continued importance as a commercial hub, and to preserving the quality of life in Sparks. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Mayor Lawson keeps his eye on the city’s fire stations. A needed Spanish Springs station was recently completed. Other enhancements included new ambulances, a pumper truck, and additional fire fighters for the city-wide force. Infrastructure / Transportation Mayor Lawson stands apart in his dedication to the planning process. He supports establishing distinctive city centers along the river, through the Oddie Blvd. Corridor, and downtown. Properly zoned, these districts will buzz with business and culture, blending urban life and tourism. Infrastructure / Transportation Mayor Lawson strongly supports the Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act, which would place federal land into local hands to increase housing supply and affordability. Greater local control would spur economic growth and give Sparks the ability to welcome new businesses in a way that aligns with community priorities.